North Hills School District
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Dear Ross families,

As previously communicated, contract negotiations between the union representing NHSD bus drivers and ABC Transit, our transportation provider, are ongoing but at this time, an agreement has not yet been reached.

We are releasing the plan below under the assumption that an agreement will not be reached and transportation services will be unavailable beginning tomorrow morning.

Should an agreement be reached this evening or prior to the start of school tomorrow, and transportation is available, an automated call will be sent to all families. The announcement will also be made through our typical means of communication, i.e. our website, email and social media.
The school day at Ross begins at 9:15 a.m. Regular drop off begins at 8:55 a.m. However, we are offering early drop off beginning at 8:15 a.m. If you need to utilize this early drop off option, please complete this form. One form must be completed for each child. This form is for planning purposes so we can ensure schools are adequately staffed. 

Morning care will still be available for families beginning at 7:15 a.m. for $3.50 per child. This is separate from the before care listed above. No registration is required.
Walkers

ARRIVAL
  • Richmond Circle - Begins at 8:55 a.m. - Follow the guidance of staff at the front lot intersection for crossing at the gate.
  • McKnight Village - Begins at 8:55 a.m. as normal

DISMISSAL
  • RIchmond Circle - Begins at 3:40 p.m. Follow the guidance of staff at the front lot intersection for crossing at the gate.
  • McKnight Village - Begins at 3:40 p.m. as normal
Car Riders

ARRIVAL
Begins at 8:15 a.m. All cars should enter via the Houston Road entrance.
Cars will be directed to proceed to the gym lot or front lot according to grade. Follow the guidance of staff at the front lot intersection.
  • K-2 (no older siblings or carpool partners): Turn left into the front lot, proceed along the curb past the auditorium entrance and through the gate to the cafeteria circle. Students will be dropped along the curb outside the cafeteria. Cars will exit via Arbor Drive/Richmond Circle. Students arriving prior to 8:55 a.m. will wait in the auditorium.
  • 3-5 (includes K-2 siblings and carpool partners): Follow the regular entry procedures including the overflow lane. An extra entry lane will be added. Cars will exit as they do currently down Houston Road. Students arriving prior to 8:55 a.m. will wait in the gym.

DISMISSAL
Begins at 3:15 p.m. - All cars should enter via the Houston Road entrance.
Cars will be directed to proceed to the gym lot or front lot according to grade. Follow the guidance of staff at the front lot intersection.
  • K-2 (no older siblings): Turn left into the front lot, proceed along the curb past the auditorium entrance and around through the gate to the cafeteria circle. Follow the guidance of staff in the front lot should a second lane become necessary.
  • 3-5 (includes K-2 siblings): Follow the regular entry procedures including the overflow lane. An extra dismissal lane will be added. Cars will exit as they do currently down Houston Road.

If you need to pick up your child(ren) late (after 4 p.m. but before 4:45 p.m.), please complete this form. One form must be completed per child.
Please know that we have worked closely with Ross Township police and feel this is the best possible plan to get students to and from our school in the most efficient manner possible.

Traffic will be heavy. We ask that you please be patient and bear with us as we work through this temporary system and please carpool if at all possible.

Thank you,
North Hills School District Administration
Ross Elementary School Administration
ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOURS
9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
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